Proper Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

For 2 servings

• 400ml whole milk
• 100ml double cream
• 100g good quality milk chocolate, chopped
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
• Pinch of salt
• Toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to steam. Don't let it boil.

2. 2

   Add the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.

3. 3

   Whisk continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and frothy.

4. 4

   Taste and add more sugar if you like it sweeter.

5. 5

   Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings.